We arrived in Seattle last night. From the airport to the hotel, only saw 4 Starbucks..and counting. Was just thinking on the flight how this trip reminds me of those trips on the Tube from Zone 3 (where I used to bunk in with frinds on city visits) to Zone 1 (where parents' friends would be staying with my stash of pineapple tarts and ikan bilis goreng). How with each stop closer to Zone 1 the demographics would change slightly, the passengers' complexion getting lighter, the clothes getting pricier, the hair more salon-ified. In this case, with each airport (mind you, I started from Upstate NY) the passengers' less waspy, and the clothes quirkier. West coasters are friendlier, more relaxed, and definitely more environmentally aware. Our hotel in Chicago had a few non-smoking floors...our hotel here is 100% non-smoking. Last night, I found it interesting...3 years ago I would have done an about face and looked for another hotel. Smoking was not a habit then...it was a necessity.
Just as Sasha was getting over her jet lag, we move 2 hours behind. She had breakfast at 5am and I think her lunch will be at 10am...sigh..they say that children need routine to get a sense of security...sorry kiddo, looks like you will have to rely on Mummy's and Daddy's hugs and kisses.
Sometimes I feel that I am such a horrible parent. The whole no routine issue. The lack of supervision over what she licks/chews/bites. I remember when we were looking for a house, we were warned to test for lead in the paint in case the baby starts chewing on the window ledges. My first thought was MY BABY WILL NOT BE SUCKING ON WINDOW LEDGES THANKYOUVERYMUCH. Of course 9 months later we get told off as she is caught chewing on the stapler at the hotel business center. It seems that many people have touched the thing hence pretty germ infested. My first thought was What are the odds of her getting the Ebola Virus lady? As long as she doesn't staple her tongue, let her play. Of course I only have doubts for a few minutes a week. The rest of the time I am just pretty pleased with myself as she is still alive and a pretty happy baby. Touchwood she doesn't get Ebola.
I think I shall take her to the Bodies exhibition. The one where dead bodies are skinned, preserved and displayed in varying poses. I am not sure who will be more traumatised...Sasha or the other people as I wheel Sasha around the exhibition in her stroller.
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You are hilarious!!! (I mean that in the most adorable way!)
You know every child is different. Of course there's the textbooks and all that... at the end of the day, some people never left town, have their babies at home ALL the time and they still turn out horrid! I don't think it is so easy to say what is the main ingredient of 'security'. A self-confident mum who loves and cares is probably paramount. More important than strict regime (my guess...)
A n y w a y s...
Funny that I saw The Bodies exhibition was at the Berlage van Amsterdam! Has it moved so quickly? WOW!
If it makes you feel better, I let Milla touch and play with almost everything too. Once she was chewing on a leaf and I thought "oh well, she has done that a thousand times at the park in the summer..." and got told off by some friends.
At the end of the day, you have your maternal instinct and you'd know when it is 'not on'.
Mid-May sounds good. If I am not travelling/working, would be pleased to meet (after being your reader for so long!). Oh yes, do ask if you'd be needing help with transportation, babysitter/a place to leave Sash for a few hours... may be can help with that! Don't worry, I am not offering for any return...but more due to "mummy solidarity" thang (and my babysitter is utterly wonderful if you want to borrow her!)
My blog address... (alas)
Oh god...just realised, I wrote a letter in your comment box!
sorry!!
Nina
hey sof, i am seeing nina, c and milla on my hometurf mid march. if you have a free slot and fancy EVEN more traveling and some chill out time, be here in colorado to enjoy the mountains, a baby boy and a dutch baby girl! would love to see you, D and sashadoll befre you guys leave amerikah. Jim would love to meet a fellow canuck and talk about tshirt collections (canadian pasttime i gather). harhar
Nina, thanks for kind words. Will def give you a call to arrange something when we are in same country!
Miss J..sounds tempting. Will give it serious thought and chat more about it closer to time. Hahahaha..lets not bring up Tshirt (or divestment of) collection. Still touchy issue with poor D, although I think he is building a new collection on the sly...
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